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With the colder weather around the corner why not get ready for it now?

Clothing is always a little bulkier and heavier in winter, this is something you have to accept. Even if you can spend a lot of money on the lightest and warmest items you will still be carrying more weight than when in warmer conditions.

Nettle tea makes a delightful beverage that has medicinal properties. I head to an area which is away from roads, dog walkers and disturbance in order to find the healthiest nettles. I also consider what is beneath my feet when sourcing the best plants as if the soil is in good healthy condition then the plants will all the better for it.

Venturing abroad with outdoor pursuits in mind can be a daunting affair, especially if you are planning on hiking or camping away from major tourist areas and towns. Bushcraft and Finland fit together perfectly but here are some helpful websites that might assist in planning your own adventure.

Spending time outdoors the environment takes its toll on our skin, hair and one’s odour. Taking care of these aspects is easy when close to home but when out on expedition and especially the longer ones it becomes harder. I am very interested in natural based cosmetic solutions and I feel resorting to harsh chemicals and metals to use on oneself is not the answer when in town or in the backcountry.

I have been using cameras outdoors for years now, bad things happen and sometimes the weather is not working with you so when you need to capture images here is what I use to protect my equipment and what techniques I utilise to keep my stuff safe when working out and about.

“You are only as sharp as your knife.” Keeping a favourite bushcraft axe in top condition or maintaining a large amount of teaching knives for the next course; there are a few things we do here at Ember Survival to make sure our kit is performing well. Read our full how to guide on Bushcraft Knife & Axe Maintenance.

“On the edge of the Waiau River where the smooth fields of Southland meet the ragged peaks of New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park I locked the car, tied my laces and started on my way on the Kepler Track.”

Pitching a tent on a warm summer’s day without rain or wind is a great pleasure, you can take your time and have a right laugh with your camping buddies. However as winter is just around the corner these days are hard to find!

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